Comoros vs Namibia: Hosts seek response as both sides chase first goals

Comoros face Namibia on 29 September at 11:00 GMT, with both teams looking to make an early impact after scoring no goals this season.

The match gives Comoros the chance to use home advantage, while Namibia will aim to build on the stronger recent result shown in their form record. Comoros are listed with an L in their last-five form, while Namibia are marked W.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:

• Assists: (Comoros) — 0 assists, (Namibia) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Comoros) — 0, (Namibia) — 0
• Tackles: (Comoros) — 0, (Namibia) — 0.
• Most encounters won: (Comoros) — 0, (Namibia) — 0.

Top 5 scorers this season:

1. N. Dorgeles (2, Mali)
2. L. Mickels (1, Rwanda)
3. I. Maza (1, Algeria)
4. M. Diallo (1, Mauritania)
5. A. Hadj-Moussa (1, Algeria)

Team statistics:

The lack of goals makes the opening exchanges particularly important. Neither side has found the net so far, so the first goal could have a major influence on the way the match develops. A breakthrough would allow the scoring team to play with greater confidence, while the side conceding first would face immediate pressure to respond.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Comoros — L
• Namibia — W

For Comoros, the priority will be to improve their attacking output. Playing at home should encourage them to take the initiative, but they will need greater accuracy in the final third and a more decisive approach around the penalty area. Possession alone will not be enough if it does not lead to shots and clear chances.

According to home statistics this season, Comoros scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	100.00%	33.33%
16-30		33.33%
31-45		33.33%
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Namibia has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	100.00%
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Head-to-head stats:

Teams	Games	Win		Draws		Losses
		H	A	H	A	H	A
Comoros	2	0	0	0	1	1	0
Namibia		0	1	1	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

Comoros		Namibia
54.3%	Winning the game	54.3%
50%	Attack potential	50%
0%	Potential in defense	0%
50%	Strength against each other	50%
63%	Goal Potential	63%

Summary: the probability of Namibia winning – 45%, draw – 45%, loss – 10%. Thus Comoros, most likely, loss (loss or draw)

Goal Forecast:Comoros, is likely to score -1.5 goals, Namibia is likely to score no more than -1.5.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
0	0	0

Save the date

The match between the teams Comoros and Namibia will take place on September 29 at 11:00 (GMT) at the stadium Stade omnisports de Malouzini.